Tokyo · HAKONE
These are the 8 hakone tours worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
Explore Hakone with a private English-speaking guide, choosing four sights such as Lake Ashi, Owakudani, the ropeway, and art museums.
“Hakone is a magical place. We really enjoyed our tour guide Hiro. This was a highlight of our time in Japan. The Hakone Air Museum and Lake Ashinoko ship ride were both great options. VIsiting the Hakone Shrine was amazing. Hiro is a japaRead more”
Review of Hakone’s private 7-hour tour with a certified guide, shrine visits, tea, Lake Ashi sights, optional ropeway and onsen.
“In the interest of full disclosure, we did take another half-day tour before taking this tour. This likely limited the sights that Hiroko could show us. That being said, while this tour was OK, it was not all that special or interesting. Communication prRead more”
Tailor an eight-hour Hakone day with a licensed English-speaking guide, choosing volcanic valleys, museums, shrines, lake cruises, and ropeway views.
“Mr Akey showed me an amazing time in Hakone. He planned out a very detailed itinerary based completely on my interests. The hot spring onsen was just what I needed to relax after long travel and a day of walking around the day befRead more”
Explore Hakone by private guide, with Lake Ashi, Mount Fuji views, shrines, Owakudani, ropeways, and the Open-Air Museum in one day.
“We had an amazing time exploring the Hakone area with Akira. He tailored the one day experience perfectly to our interests. Including cruising across Lake Ashi, strolling the through the Hakone Open-Air Museum, traveling the Hakone RRead more”
Walk Japan’s ancient Tokaido Highway from Hakone to Mishima with a private guide, cedar avenues, castle ruins, Lake Ashi, and Mt Fuji views.
“The hike was beautiful, with waterfalls and huge trees! Exactly the workout we wanted away from the crowds of tourist! Tony was funny and very experienced! I highly recommend him!!”
See Hakone’s shrine, volcanic valley, lake, waterfalls, and mountain views by private car with a flexible local guide in half a day.
“This tour was so much fun! I was able to hit all the items i wanted to see and customize the itinerary to match my interests and what I was hoping for with the tour. The guide was flexible and accommodating when setting up the tour. I highly recommend if you are visiting Hakone!”
Hike Hakone’s historic Hachiri trail with guide Aki, Lake Ashi views, cedar roads, castle ruins, Mt Fuji, and a finish in Mishima.
“Walking the Hakone Hachiri trail with Aki wasn’t just a hike - it was a journey through centuries of Japanese history. As we traced the ancient stone-paved path that once carried samurai, merchants, and travelers between Edo and Kyoto duRead more”
Hike Hakone’s caldera rim, see Mt Fuji, eat local food, and soak in an onsen on this demanding small-group mountain tour.
“This was a great day's hike. Good views and a very interesting and patient guide. I think it's best for active families or individuals and there is uneven terrain but it was delightful day. We are glad we did the hike even though it was foggy and we couldn't see Fuji.”
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